Table 3 Discussion of advantages and disadvantages of infant feeding options
Provider discussed advantages and disadvantages for the following infant feeding options | Intervention | Control | Relative Risk (95%CI) # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Total = 180* | Total = 180* | Â |
| Â | n (%) | n (%) | Â |
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months followed by cessation of breastfeeding | Â | Â | Â |
Advantages | Â | Â | Â |
   Yes | 171 (100) | 168 (94.9) | 1.05 (1.02, 1.09) |
   No | 0 (0) | 9 (5.1) |  |
Disadvantages | Â | Â | Â |
   Yes | 167 (98.8) | 143 (84.1) | 1.18 (1.05, 1.32) |
   No | 2 (1.2) | 27 (15.9) |  |
Formula | Â | Â | Â |
Advantages | Â | Â | Â |
   Yes | 163 (95.9) | 137 (78.3) | 1.23 (1.02, 1.47) |
   No | 7 (4.1) | 38 (21.7) |  |
Disadvantages | Â | Â | Â |
   Yes | 160 (94.7) | 127 (73.8) | 1.28 (1.04, 1.58) |
   No | 9 (5.3) | 45 (26.2) |  |
Expressed and heat treated breast milk | Â | Â | Â |
Advantages | Â | Â | Â |
   Yes | 127 (77.9) | 12 (7.9) | 9.87 (4.78, 20.36) |
   No | 36 (22.1) | 140 (92.1) |  |
Disadvantages | Â | Â | Â |
   Yes | 124 (76.5) | 10 (6.8) | 11.33 (4.90, 26.21) |
   No | 38 (23.5) | 138 (93.2) |  |
Mentioned risk of acquiring pneumonia for a baby on formula | 133 (75.6) | 51 (28.7) | 2.64 (1.53, 4.55) |
Mentioned risk of acquiring diarrhoea for a baby on formula | 163 (92.6) | 138 (77.5) | 1.20 (1.01, 1.41) |
Portrayed risks of death on formula higher than exclusive breastfeeding | 94 (55.3) | 73 (45.3) | 1.22 (0.76, 1.95) |
Health provider performance with regard to the quality of discussing advantages and disadvantages of infant feeding option was excellent | 83 (46.6) | 16 (8.9) | 5.22 (2.19, 12.44) |